Glorious colour
Orchids come in a spectacular rainbow of colours, from white to red to pink to blue, and even multicoloured. There are few plants which make more of a statement than an orchid in full bloom. As these plants love a humid areas, you could use an orchid to brighten up a drab bathroom or a kitchen in need of colour.
Long bloomers
For sheer flower value, you can't beat an orchid. These plants can easily flower for eight weeks or even more - imagine being able to enjoy seeing fresh flowers every single day in your own home. To encourage your orchid to bloom for a long time, make sure it gets plenty of light (but not too much direct sunlight, which can be damaging) and try feeding it with special orchid food to ensure it has all the nourishment it needs to thrive.
Gorgeously scented
Not all orchids give off strong scents, but some of them are deliciously scented. Moth orchids have delicate, floral smell, for example, and cattleya orchids have a bright, citrusy fragrance.
Easy to care for
Orchids have a reputation as being difficult to take care of, but this isn't actually the case. Orchids don't need to be watered often, so they can tolerate some gentle neglect. There are also so many species to choose from that there's bound to be a plant which suits your circumstances.
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